(Kauai)– The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program announces it will be accepting applications for its Section 8 HCV waiting list during the open period from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8.

Applications can be completed online at www.waitlistcheck.com/hi795. In addition, paper applications can be obtained from the Housing Agency located at 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Hawai‘i 96766 or downloaded online at www.kauai.gov/housing. Completed paper applications must be submitted or postmarked by Sept. 8, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to very low income families.

“We are pleased to open up the waiting list and to increase our rental assistance to Kaua‘i’s families and elderly who are in need,” said Kanani Fu, housing director for the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency. “The Section 8 HCV Program is an important resource for our island, providing our participants with decent and affordable housing while simultaneously contributing to our island’s economy.”

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Section 8 HCV Program. Eligible applicants will be selected for the waiting list using a random lottery system. Applying for the waiting list is free of charge and the Housing Agency cautions applicants against individuals or companies offering application assistance for a fee. These individuals or companies are not affiliated with the Housing Agency and should be considered a scam or fraudulent.

Information and updates regarding the Section 8 HCV Program and the waiting list can be obtained online at www.kauai.gov/housing or by calling the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency Section 8 HCV Program at 808-241-4440.

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